Italian
Our Italian recipes will make you say “buon appetito.” Check out our classic Italian recipes and our quick and easy recipes, too!
Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi
We had homemade gnocchi frequently while growing up. This creamy pumpkin gnocchi recipe was always my favorite. They do require some time to make, but they're worth it! —Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida
Sausage Pasta with Cajun Cream Sauce
I needed to use up some ingredients in my refrigerator, so I threw together this dish with a cajun cream...
Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna
This flavorful weeknight vegetarian skillet lasagna is sure to please any meat lover at your dinner table. Serve with a...
Tortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone
When I crave Italian comfort food on a busy night and don't have a lot of time to cook, this...
Stuffed Pizza Bites
After trying a similar dish at a local restaurant, I came up with my own version of pizza bites. This...
Slow-Cooker Spumoni Cake
I created this spumoni cake for a holiday potluck one year. It has become my most requested dessert. If you...
Pressure-Cooker Red Clam Sauce
This recipe tastes as if you've been working on it all day. What a classy way to jazz up pasta...
Grandma’s Onion Squares
My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is...
Slow-Cooker Minestrone
There's nothing quite like the comfort of warm homemade soup, and it's even better when your slow cooker does most...
Pepperoni Focaccia Bread
This focaccia bread recipe is perfect to serve with a pasta dinner, either as an appetizer or sliced for sandwiches....
Vegan Cabbage Soup
Comforting soups that simmer all day long are staples on cool, busy days. For a heartier version, stir in canned...
Pressure Cooker Curried Pumpkin Risotto
This easy pumpkin risotto tastes like fall and gets a flavor boost from the curry. —Andrea Reaves, Stephens City, Virginia
Cheesy Meatball Sliders
These meatball sliders are a fun way to serve meatballs at your party without using a slow cooker. Made on...
Chicken Parmesan Burgers
A restaurant-quality burger that's topped with marinara and loaded with cheese—what's not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor....
The Best Marinara Sauce
I developed this recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now we like...
Chicken Parmesan Pizza
This tasty pizza is the perfect combo—quick and easy to make, and a winner with even picky eaters. It's a...
Beefy Minestrone
I know lots of minestrone recipes don't contain meat, but my husband thinks a meal is only a meal if...
Pressure-Cooker Caponata
This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....
Orzo with Feta and Arugula
In my family, we love salads because they’re an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is...
Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Onion
Tender potato gnocchi are so delicious with sauteed mushrooms and onions. This is one of my family's go-to side dishes....
The Best Ever Lasagna
My brother, Joe, created this lasagna based on our mom’s recipe. It’s a family favorite at Christmas, thanks to the...
Chicken Parmesan With Spaghetti Squash
I grow spaghetti squash and herbs in my garden every year, so this recipe is the perfect way to use...
Artichoke & Spinach Chicken Casserole
Try this homey and comforting casserole for an alternate main dish at Thanksgiving. The spinach adds nice color and the...
Perfect Four-Cheese Lasagna
Lasagna is one of my favorites, and this is the recipe I’ve been making since I was a teenager. It’s...
Sue’s Spicy Tomato Basil Tortellini
A friend remarked about a similar baked tortellini dish at a restaurant, so I wanted to try re-creating it for...
Turkey & Pork Meatballs
Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. —Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine
Slow-Cooker Caponata
This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....
Pesto Bean Soup
This is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes, especially on those cold winter evenings. I make large batches and freeze...
Garden-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These boats are not only healthy, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all the bases—just grab your favorite garden...
Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Chicken and Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare....